Google Android users clubhouse

[ktr]

For all you angry bird lovers, here is me and my girlfriend's crown achievement :)

http://img.techpowerup.org/100906/downsize.jpg

Nice. I too was able to 3* all levels. The hardest part was to get the game running in the first place. Keeps on FC on my Evo, unless I do a funky ritual (25% chance of working). :nutkick:

[DannibusX]

Geeks! I found an interesting app called Tricorder. Yup, it's look and function is based on the Star Trek device of the same name. I haven't had much time to mess with it, but it includes a compass function, cellular strength and wifi signal inforamas. It's pretty fun.

[DanishDevil]

Nice. I too was able to 3* all levels. The hardest part was to get the game running in the first place. Keeps on FC on my Evo, unless I do a fucky ritual (25% chance of working). :nutkick:

Yep, I've got to tap like hell while it loads.

[AthlonX2]

I run my finger in circles over the loading screen and it works

[DanishDevil]

I'll have to give it a shot.

[DanTheMan]

Just ordered my Verizon Fascinate yesterday and should have it by Friday. They had a great deal online of buy one and get the other for free, so both Fascinates was just $99 for me with my 2 year upgrade pricing discount.

[Bo$$]

nice

[DonInKansas]

Just ordered my Verizon Fascinate yesterday and should have it by Friday. They had a great deal online of buy one and get the other for free, so both Fascinates was just $99 for me with my 2 year upgrade pricing discount.

I hope you like Bing. Reviews everywhere are saying that the bloatware Verizon put on that phone is pretty brutal.

[Binge]

I hope you like Bing. Reviews everywhere are saying that the bloatware Verizon put on that phone is pretty brutal.

It's not just brutal, but the phone is a MUST ROOT. If you don't you won't be able to use google apps.

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

Count me in guys. I just got the HTC desire. Pretty badass phone after suffering from blackberry storm itis for a year.

[erocker]

I've been playing the Mutant League Football Genesis ROM a lot! Gensoid is awesome! :D

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

Which is the best browser for Droid?

[AthlonX2]

i use opera mini but i hear Dolphin is good

[erocker]

Whatever browser that came with my Incredible works perfectly. What browser would it be?

[DanishDevil]

Same here, erocker. That's just the standard Android browser AFAIK. I've tried all the others and they're shit comparatively for me.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

yeah I used dolphin for a while but then I switched back to the stock browser when I went to 2.2 and I like the stock browser much more.

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

Ive been using the default and its actually pretty good. I just wasn't sure if something better had been widely adopted.

[trt740]

Samsung Captivate on the way

[Kenshai]

I'm in as well, Droid 2 on the way.

[Binge]

Stock android browser only if you want flash support with Froyo

[DonInKansas]

HTC Desire was teased by my local wireless company yesterday; friggin chomping at the bit waiting.........

[ktr]

There is an awesome game on the market called Hyperactive Ninja (http://www.appbrain.com/browse/dev/Ninja+Coders).

It kinda like that popular flash game called N (http://www.thewayoftheninja.org/n.html)...so in other words, it is a really hard platform game :).

Do try the demo!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8NUzrNziczA/THgMbj3sVvI/AAAAAAAAAqM/ErKJ2sIjELI/s1600/castle.png http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8NUzrNziczA/THgMXccQmeI/AAAAAAAAAp8/MFhtEC6QxVc/s1600/circle.png

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8NUzrNziczA/THgMfauZy8I/AAAAAAAAAqc/LsrfQRThUPc/s1600/oni.png http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8NUzrNziczA/THgMZHNj-rI/AAAAAAAAAqE/vlVWMS2PJlg/s1600/firedead.png

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

HTC Desire was teased by my local wireless company yesterday; friggin chomping at the bit waiting.........

I've tried several times to decipher this post and I'm still lost. :wtf: jk

[1freedude]

Ok, mini poll:
how often do you get asked if your Android phone is an iPhone?

my vibrant looks like the 3gs, so I get asked all the time. I say "no, this is a Samsung."

[sneekypeet]

I've tried several times to decipher this post and I'm still lost. :wtf: jk

1. Don lives in the stix ;)
2. His local company is now testing to support a Droid :)
3. Don is eagrely awaiting a phone that doesnt look like a Star Trek Phaser. :roll:

[Bo$$]

some people are really dumb. some guy bet me my nexus one was a rebranded iphone, i was like :roll: for best part of an hour

[King Wookie]

Anybody know an app that will make a mp3 or other audio file work as a notification or sms tone on the desire? Can convert to ringtone, but not for notifications.

Oh, if the Nexus is made in the same factory as the HTC Desire, then it is made by the same factory that makes iphones.

[Bo$$]

Anybody know an app that will make a mp3 or other audio file work as a notification or sms tone on the desire? Can convert to ringtone, but not for notifications.

ringdroid? i dont think it can do that though

[King Wookie]

ringdroid? i dont think it can do that though

Tried it. Does the ringtones, but not the notification sounds. Bizarre

[Thrackan]

Anybody know an app that will make a mp3 or other audio file work as a notification or sms tone on the desire? Can convert to ringtone, but not for notifications.

Oh, if the Nexus is made in the same factory as the HTC Desire, then it is made by the same factory that makes iphones.

I just moved mp3 files into the notifications folder on my HTC Desire. I use Astro for file management and love it :)

[DanTheMan]

You can officially count me in the club now - Samsung Fascinate - I've only had a little time over the weekend to work with it but I do love what I see so far.

[Pembo210]

Original Driod user since Dec 2009. I love my Droid.

Got the 2.2 update a couple of weeks before ota, haven't had any problems with flash beta.

[King Wookie]

I just moved mp3 files into the notifications folder on my HTC Desire. I use Astro for file management and love it :)

Tried that. Won't let me copy paste or move file using astrid.

[Thrackan]

Tried that. Won't let me copy paste or move file using astrid.

Astrid or Astro?

[DonInKansas]

I've tried several times to decipher this post and I'm still lost. :wtf: jk

1. Don lives in the stix ;)
2. His local company is now testing to support a Droid :)
3. Don is eagrely awaiting a phone that doesnt look like a Star Trek Phaser. :roll:

Sneeky has DIK-speak down. :laugh: My local regional wireless company has only one ANdroid phone, the Hero. They're getting the Desire "within a month."

Oh, and to prove 3, here's a shot of my current phone:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs303.snc4/40470_465201787344_693357344_6107033_1093023_n.jpg

[1freedude]

I tried just dropping a file into the notifications directory, too, with astrO. I'm rooted, but don't have the permissions (free version?). so I went to the market, found super manager...holy shit, so far it smokes astro. I dropped an "Audiopostcard.amr" I recorded a couple weeks ago into notifications. at first, it didn't show up, but a reboot put in the list from the settings menu.

[Thrackan]

I tried just dropping a file into the notifications directory, too, with astrO. I'm rooted, but don't have the permissions (free version?). so I went to the market, found super manager...holy shit, so far it smokes astro. I dropped an "Audiopostcard.amr" I recorded a couple weeks ago into notifications. at first, it didn't show up, but a reboot put in the list from the settings menu.

Might be something with permissions & rooting, I'm not rooted.

[1freedude]

I looked at your phone pic and saw "ZOMP" at the top...wtf...then I figured 2.0 MP...
hahaha. ZOMP!!!

[1freedude]

Might be something with permissions & rooting, I'm not rooted.

free or paid?

[Thrackan]

free or paid?

The phone is not locked or branded if that's what you mean. And I only use free apps until Google makes a good creditcard alternative like PayPal available.

[DonInKansas]

Google Checkout is a pretty good system. What's your issue with it?

[King Wookie]

Astrid or Astro?

Astro. And no, I'm not rooted either, so wil try super manager.

[Thrackan]

Google Checkout is a pretty good system. What's your issue with it?

Credit cards. Don't have 'em, don't want 'em.

[1freedude]

yeah, free version of astro is what I meant.
check out super manager, it comes bundled with a super launcher that is very cool. I use quickdesk for "multitasking," but this is awesome.

[Naelex]

Launcher pro ftw :)

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

Sneeky has DIK-speak down. :laugh: My local regional wireless company has only one ANdroid phone, the Hero. They're getting the Desire "within a month."

Oh, and to prove 3, here's a shot of my current phone:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs303.snc4/40470_465201787344_693357344_6107033_1093023_n.jpg

Wow that phone.... awesome.

You'll love the desire when you do get it and after a few charges the battery start to hold juice longer and charge faster.
I LOVE THE JUICE.

[InnocentCriminal]

I want Samsung to hurry-tfu with releasing Froyo for my Galaxy S - I'm too impatient.

[1freedude]

I want Samsung to hurry-tfu with releasing Froyo for my Galaxy S - I'm too impatient.

+1, brother

[DonInKansas]

Anyone looking at the Fascinate better get it from Amazon RIGHT NAO!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040JHXS4/ref=s9_simh_gw_p107_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=02G81CVZJPE9728WD7QZ&pf_rd_pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846&tag=atmlinr-20

[DanishDevil]

Holy FUCK! That's an awesome price. Too bad it's $150 to upgrade on a family plan, or I'd have my mom get this.

[Fitseries3]

i been trying out this new IM app called imo.im

its really nice and not buggy like many other IM apps.

you guys should give it a try if you are looking for a solid IM app.

also... craigslist by widget is a great app.

[exodusprime1337]

if you guys like flashing custom roms, i flashed a whole bunch to my droid last night, and i have to say ultimate droid which can be had for free from droidforums.net is incredible, i just added p3droids 1.1ghz kernel setcpu and launcher pro, and it's by far the nicest i've used so far in terms of speed and fluidity

[trt740]

Hey fellas downloaded the usb drivers but cannot get my phone to show up as a drive in vista any idea what the problem is?

[DannibusX]

Check your notifications and make sure you mount the SD card so Windows can access it.

[Fitseries3]

and make sure usb debug mode is enabled.

[AthlonX2]

Hey fellas downloaded the usb drivers but cannot get my phone to show up as a drive in vista any idea what the problem is?

Fat32 microSD and do what these other guys said

[trt740]

okay debug enabled and unmounted and mounted my card. The drives show up but it says insert disk into readable drive after two disk drives appear?

[trt740]

not working in 7 or vista

[trt740]

Okay it worked with this program Samsung kies http://www.samsung.com/ae/consumer/mobile-phones/mobile-phones/infotainment/GT-I9000HKDXSG/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=support. It should work for any Android Phone but for some reason you need microsofts active sync installed aswell. I still cannot get it to act as a mass storage device. However kies is a cool application try it.

[erocker]

A little video I made of myself playing Sonic the Hedgehog and a pitiful attempt at Mutant League Football on my Incredible: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w3V6oV023I

[1freedude]

trt, get rid of all the drivers and kies. reboot the phone, DISable debug mode. plug in to computer. let it do its thing. two drives should pop up, the first one will be the phone memory, the second will be the SD card. this works on my win 7 32-bit and XP. getting rid of the drivers is key.

[trt740]

Got it working using debug, mass storage and mount in Windows 7, and Keis in Vista but not as a mass storage in Vista. Directions would be great if included with this phone. A quick start manual is hardly enough.

[NastyHabits]

Sign me up. Just rooted my Motorola Backflip. I feel that I can be a full-fledged Android user now that I'm no longer crippled by AT&T. :pimp:

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

I'm anxious to loose my root cherry soon but I still feel I need to spend time stalking XDA developers forum until I'm ready. Honestly I'm not finding the providers rom to be too much of a hinderance for my needs. I score 6.4 mflops in linpack on this stock 2.1 sense rom.

[DanishDevil]

Angry Birds Beta 2 is out, and now HTC devices work properly with it.

[DanishDevil]

Gmail is now its own standalone app! Grab it from the market now!

[digibucc]

will have my new HTC Evo 4G on Sprint, in hand tomorrow :)

[DanishDevil]

Didn't go for the Epic 4G?

[digibucc]

Didn't go for the Epic 4G?

yeah ... it's nice and all but i like the Evo a bit more.

[DanishDevil]

I really prefer HTC's phones as well, but the physical keyboard might have swayed me if I were on Sprint looking at an upgrade right now. I know there are a lot of people against it, but I love Sense UI.

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

I really like sense as well. If my provider doesnt push 2.2 for my desire soon I will root and flash to leedroids desire 20a which is wicked awesome and still has sense.

[DrPepper]

Wow 2.2 fixed all my issues shame I had to do that ROM hacky thingy to get it working.

[InnocentCriminal]

Unfortunately for me I have a bugged bootloader and I'm unable to get my Galaxy S into Recovery Mode so I'm pretty much screwed for rooting et al. Thinking of returning my phone and seeing if they can swap it for one with a working boot loader.

:(

Should have 2.2 towards the end of this week or next.

[King Wookie]

I really like sense as well. If my provider doesnt push 2.2 for my desire soon I will root and flash to leedroids desire 20a which is wicked awesome and still has sense.

That's wild.:eek:
Been running 2.2 on my Desire for about 6 weeks now, not rooted but updated by my service provider. And I'm in South Africa.

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

Yeah this provider still has the HTC HERO users on 1.5.

[King Wookie]

Is that the same generation as the dream? I had a dream, and because of the hardware they would never update it past 1.6

[netieb]

Yeah finally 2.1 update for gt450 runs like hell ^^

[tonyd223]

rocking 2.2 - now spend more time playing games on this than my PC's...

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

Is that the same generation as the dream? I had a dream, and because of the hardware they would never update it past 1.6

2.1 was made available for the HERO for unbranded units and providers were supposed to release it to customers.

can someone one on 2.2 with a desire run linpack and tell my their score please.

[MoonPig]

Just got my a G1 for a damn nice price, rooted and unlocked. It's running 2.2 i believe (just started reading about all this stuff, so give me time), but i'm watching some videos and i'm looking at getting some games installed (wink wink GBA Emulator).

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

WOOO my 1600 mAh battery for my nexus one just arrived, battery life should be MUCH better.

(stock nexus one battery is 1400mAh) The great thing about this upgraded battery is that it fits in the stock casing!

[Bo$$]

anyone tried alchemy?
looks shit, but is really addictive!

[DrPepper]

anyone tried alchemy?
looks shit, but is really addictive!

Addictive as a motherfuck.

[MoonPig]

trying to get my Gameboid working. Installed but when i open a rom it just returns to the main menu :(

[DonInKansas]

WOOO my 1600 mAh battery for my nexus one just arrived, battery life should be MUCH better.

(stock nexus one battery is 1400mAh) The great thing about this upgraded battery is that it fits in the stock casing!

Post if you get significant improvement. Where did you buy it from? Lots of batteries say they're better but are poop.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

just hit full charge now, I set the timer on and I'll log for a few days before I report back with a verdict.

[Bo$$]

just hit full charge now, I set the timer on and I'll log for a few days before I report back with a verdict.

thanks, really want to know if it helps :D
i can easily finish the battery in the day, if someone needs help with maths :)

[digibucc]

I've got an EVO on sprint for a few days now. heavy use with wifi and 4g etc on it will run out in a few hours.... but turn off wifi and 4g, turn display down and use it as a phone and it lasts for 2+ days for me.... I was worried after reading reviews but have been happy.

I'm really interested in these new Archos Tablets (http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/224692) coming out in a few weeks. the 10.1" 16gb i am thinking of pre-ordering.... and an early adopter i am not. But I am interested in the tech soo much and I just... want one :)

[Ahhzz]

2.2 Improved my incredible SO much. Used to, it wouldn't reboot for weeks! But after the update, it reboots several times a day! I love the new speed rebooting!!! /sarcasm


I ended up getting a replacement shipped yesterday. I've reactivated the stupid thing 4 times in less than 2 weeks (and once it reactivated on its own...). Hopefully the new one will be more stable.

[MoonPig]

YES! Got Gameboid working.

Now onto overclocking :p

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

First day of testing, 17.5 hours from 100% to 10% battery, wifi and sync on, MUCH MUCH better than my old batter could ever manage.

heres the battery I bought. http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/22707 soooo awesome.

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

I think the N1 battery works in the Desire as well. Although 2.1 is raping my battery more than anything I might still pick one up eventually.

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

I've got an EVO on sprint for a few days now. heavy use with wifi and 4g etc on it will run out in a few hours.... but turn off wifi and 4g, turn display down and use it as a phone and it lasts for 2+ days for me.... I was worried after reading reviews but have been happy.

I'm really interested in these new Archos Tablets (http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/224692) coming out in a few weeks. the 10.1" 16gb i am thinking of pre-ordering.... and an early adopter i am not. But I am interested in the tech soo much and I just... want one :)

http://www.archos.com/products/ta/archos_101it/index.html?country=us&lang=en

Wow that's a great deal for the 16gb 10.1 tablet. Too bad they dont have a 3G version but it supports BT tethering from they phone. You got me pretty interested in this device.

[mlee49]

anyone tried alchemy?
looks shit, but is really addictive!

Actually just grabbed that the other day. Fun little game, for free. :)

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

54.8mmx47.6mmx5.3mm is the n1 stock battery dimensions per my digital calipers FYI

[Bo$$]

First day of testing, 17.5 hours from 100% to 10% battery, wifi and sync on, MUCH MUCH better than my old batter could ever manage.

heres the battery I bought. http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/22707 soooo awesome.

i got a full day from 100% to 10% , i was on the phone (talking) for 3hrs straight and was on conference for 10-20 mins, plus sent 60 odd texts all on 3G...

Bit expensive though?

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Well my stock battery is a bit worn out so its been bugging me with short life lately, I thought the price was worth every penny for the larger size.

Also the expanded battery is actually slightly slimmer than the stock battery, real high quality cells :)

[Bo$$]

it is only 200mah more??

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

15% more battery life, mAh sounds small but when you put it in context of a 12hour battery life @ 1400 mAh thats nearly 2 hours more battery life with the 1600mAh, which for me is a HUGE difference.

It's the difference between having to charge my phone before I go out at night and not having to even though I spent two hours surfing the web on wifi earlier that day.

[[Ion]]

Not quite sure what the point is, but I put Windows 95 on my Droid. Cool for showing people at school & impressing them with my geek awesomeness :D

Instructions here (http://pocketnow.com/how-to/how-to-run-windows-95-on-your-android-video)

[digibucc]

http://www.archos.com/products/ta/archos_101it/index.html?country=us&lang=en

Wow that's a great deal for the 16gb 10.1 tablet. Too bad they dont have a 3G version but it supports BT tethering from they phone. You got me pretty interested in this device.

well I rarely am outside of WiFi reception or a wall socket for power...
this will mostly be used at home as well, so again - WiFi.

but as you said, the tethering from my evo (or even wireless AP on evo) will solve thatproblems.

glad you are interested too - the actual sales site took them off as per order from Archos - the release date is not actually specified and my be until November... so time to think.

but for me.... this is a must have :) I hope you do check it out and let me know what makes you decide to or not to buy. my only worry is the 256mb of built in ram... but from reviewers and some reading I DO NOT think that will actually be a big deal. I hope ;)

I don't have the money, really. But I did place the pre-order. I love my HTC Evo and hope for more customization and opportunities this will make available ... no charge til delivery so I have some time to think.... but I believe YES is the right answer.

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

I will really have to wait for some reviews before I could make the purchase but the initial presentation to the wife was promising so this one might go over guilt trip free lol. The fact that it runs on Android is probably my biggest reason for wanting it and I know Archos makes solid hardware.

[Fitseries3]

sweet!

just found the app "fah stats"

works great!

[lisburnni]

whats it do , i dont see it on market

[Fitseries3]

folding@home stats.

search folding or folding @ home

[1freedude]

ok folks, i am trying an experiment. I flashed a bionix rom, and so far, i have not signed my phone into google. all is going well, but i am running out of places to get legit freeware. I have scoured sourceforge, with limited results.

i'm asking for your help to find good legit alternatives to the market. ive seen applanet, but don't know squat. i have been going straight to the dev's page, or forum links from xda.

really, im just looking for a web-based repository.

[digibucc]

it's not like there is nothing free in the market, it's just gonna be ad supported and you'll have to sort through crap.

i don't think the answer is to find a different repository - it's just to have an idea what you are looking for specifically. look for a program to do what you want, and then find a free alternative.

i don't know of any single place that lists all legal, open source/free apps available for android.

if you make the site though. i'll visit often ;)

[DanishDevil]

Angry Birds full version is out for Android, and it's FREE!

[Bo$$]

ahhh, i saw it 2 days ago, grab it from the market, for easier updating :)

[InnocentCriminal]

For all Galaxy S users... Froyo! (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809423)

:D

[Ahhzz]

AppBrain is a pretty decent site to get apps from. They let you install an app to the droid, and browse the website from your computer, and then it links the installs to your droid for you.

[Bo$$]

hey, good news for us nexus one owners: http://www.ditii.com/2010/10/18/android-gingerbread-running-on-nexus-one/

[King Wookie]

Well, finally got around to downloading angry birds. It's really fun! Thx for the recommendation.

[DanishDevil]

The free version of Angry Birds is ad supported, but if you turn off your data connections, the ads don't show up!

[DrPepper]

Alright guys I updated my hero using froydvillain 1.5 but it keeps dropping calls so I want to reformat it back to 2.1 because it's pissing off customers that I call. Thing is I have no idea how.

[digibucc]

did you do a nandroid backup before flashing?

if you have nothing you need to save just find a 2.1 rom @ xda-developers. if you want it to be the legit 2.1 rom for you hero - i don't know, but reading the hero sub-forum on xda-dev should give you some answers.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

App recomendations for everyone to check out, I wish I could post a good screenshot of my homescreen but I am too lazy to run through the SDK and I am on stock 2.2.1

LauncherPro - amazing, just amazing
BattStatt - beautiful battery charge widget
Beautiful Widgets - the absolute best clock/weather widget with a TON of skins, also other useful widgets
Nolock - removes the lockscreen, any hard buttons activate the screen and it works great for me on the nexus one with only 4 hardware buttons on the whole phone.
WifiWidget by Robert Burger - great wifi widget with IP status, network name, quick access to wifi settings, adjustable appearance, and a wifi switch in multiple widget sizes.
Save my Attach - save attachments out of Gmail, so useful for me saving pdf's from my professors.
Transdroid - Remote bit-torrent control (I use it with utorrent) handy widget available.
Silent time - Set times when your phone is scheduled to be on vibrate or full silent.


Just an assorted list of what I have been adding to my phone lately.

My Launcherpro config:
- Hide notification bar, home button brings down shade at homescreen
- Hide Icon labels (no-text)
-3 dock's with round scrolling
-3 home screens 5rows 4columns
-No rotation of homescreen
-Select color is green
-Messaging, Gmail, and calls icons display unread messages number and missed call number


and Lastly I'll leave you with a backround I photoshopped for my phone using a pic from google images as the canvas.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/4913/circuitboardwallpaper.jpg

[JATownes]

I didn't even know this club existed. Count me in. Motorola Droid X here. Had it a week and love it.

[Bo$$]

I didn't even know this club existed. Count me in. Motorola Droid X here. Had it a week and love it.

good for you mate :toast:

[DrPepper]

did you do a nandroid backup before flashing?

if you have nothing you need to save just find a 2.1 rom @ xda-developers. if you want it to be the legit 2.1 rom for you hero - i don't know, but reading the hero sub-forum on xda-dev should give you some answers.

I finally found another rom and used that.

[JATownes]

good for you mate :toast:

Yea, I was kind of stuck between the DroidX, Droid2 and Galaxy S. I played with them all and the DroidX just seemed like the best fit for me. I do a LOT of media viewing on it and all my movies/tv shows are AVI format, so it took a minute to find it, but I grabbed the ArcMedia player, and it works like a dream. Definately on my required Apps list.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Just rooted my N1 to Cyannogen mod 6.1 - its stupid fast and so freakin awesome. I just never considered rooting before but now that I've gone and done it I cant imagine having it any other way.

[DonInKansas]

Getting my Desire tomorrow. I can't believe how cheap they're selling it on contract.

http://www.unitedwireless.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=88&category_id=9&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=133

[DanishDevil]

Dude, nice! Worth the wait :)

May I recommend an SGP screen cover of your choice?

http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/htc/droid-incredible/sgp-protection-film-for-htc-droid-incredible.html

I have the Crystal Clear, but some people like the Anti Fingerprint. Comes with two, and they're extremely high quality. Had mine on since release, and hasn't moved a millimeter.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Getting my Desire tomorrow. I can't believe how cheap they're selling it on contract.

http://www.unitedwireless.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=88&category_id=9&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=133

Nice, root it and cyanogen mod it sooner rather than later. I feel like a total idiot for not rooting my nexus until the other day having had it for 11 months....

[HossHuge]

Hello everyone,

May I join your club? I have a Samsung Galaxy 580.

Also, I have a few questions.


1. What the hell is rooting?
2. Why can't I download from the Android Market website?

http://img.techpowerup.org/101103/Untitled410.jpg

[digibucc]

hello:)
rooting unlocks the capabilities of your phone. for most people this simply means allowing you to download software for free - but in truth that's really not what it's about.

it offers about as complete customization as you can get - my recommendation though would be to use the phone for a week or two and then decide if there is anything you want it to do it can't - and then look to see if rooting offers a solution. i didn't hesitate to root my evo but that's the type of stuff i do :)

as for the market - i have never used the website, only the app - so idk. but is the app not available on the phone?

[1freedude]

Hello,
Hello everyone,

1. What the hell is rooting?
http://img.techpowerup.org/101103/Untitled410.jpg

As you may or may not recall, Android x.x is based on linux, the really complicated system that is usually virus free, very stable, and lacks hardware drivers for anything consumers use :banghead:

Anyway, the reason it is stable and bug free is because it (Linux OS) wants permssion to do most anything it doesn't already do on its own. On a Windows computer, we call this Administrative Rights, or admin privileges. With these rights, you can install programs, let certain programs do the work typically done by Windows, or really hose up your machine.

In the Linux world, the same privilege is known as "root access." A separate set of (very powerful) tools are opened for your use during root access. Busybox is the set of tools. Super User (su) is the app on your phone that controls which of the other apps have access to busybox, and therefore, root access.

Really, "rooting" is something a baby does to find its mom's breast. I know this because I'm a new dad! My boy is a week old today. A big baby, 9.75 pounds (4.4 kg)!


ps, digibucc, how far upstate are you? I'm orig from Adirondacks.

[digibucc]

ps, digibucc, how far upstate are you? I'm orig from Adirondacks.

that's where i am :)

I am originally from Syracuse Area, but have been living (just barely) in the Adirondacks, Northville-for 4 years now. Loving the trails ;)

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Northville

Cool! I'm in Troy (RPI), Not nearly the Adirondacks but not far away either. I was in Lake Luzerne in September.

[HossHuge]

Hello,
As you may or may not recall, Android x.x is based on linux, the really complicated system that is usually virus free, very stable, and lacks hardware drivers for anything consumers use :banghead:

Anyway, the reason it is stable and bug free is because it (Linux OS) wants permssion to do most anything it doesn't already do on its own. On a Windows computer, we call this Administrative Rights, or admin privileges. With these rights, you can install programs, let certain programs do the work typically done by Windows, or really hose up your machine.

In the Linux world, the same privilege is known as "root access." A separate set of (very powerful) tools are opened for your use during root access. Busybox is the set of tools. Super User (su) is the app on your phone that controls which of the other apps have access to busybox, and therefore, root access.

Really, "rooting" is something a baby does to find its mom's breast.

Thanks for the info and reminding me that I really like breasts!!

Congrads on the new boy....:toast:

[freakshow]

i want to be in this club
i have a rooted Samsung Epic 4G with clockwork recovery mod and its fully flashed to cricket wireless (well besides MMS) by me :D :toast:

[Ahhzz]

As for your question about downloading from the market, you can't from the website. there are some pages out there (AppBrain) that let you download to the phone from a web page, but the market itself won't let you. you have to browse from your phone :)

[InnocentCriminal]

I'm officially running 2.2.

:D

[1freedude]

To keep it on topic, hows the GPS work on the adk trails? It's not like they are difficult to navigate, but tracking and such...also how does the canopy interfere?
I'm from tupper lake BTW, and my brother was a guide on the Hudson in north creek this summer

I'm officially running 2.2.

:D

...and how is it? I'm still waiting. I did get to see the international edition last week. I was helping Bob Beggs on his new sailboat, and he has one. We didn't have enough time to compare phones side by side...

[digibucc]

To keep it on topic, hows the GPS work on the adk trails? It's not like they are difficult to navigate, but tracking and such...also how does the canopy interfere? I'm from tupper lake BTW, and my brother was a guide on the Hudson in north creek this summer
GPS works well...I actually got a Garmin eTrex Summit after spending a few hours looking for a trail one day :) I also tested the GPS on my evo, which will locate me but not give directions as there is no cell signal 90% of the time...

the trails are good, but i wanted to go off trail and not die so i figured that the safest way... in addition to finally understanding declination and how to read a topo map properly :) the canopy can be an issue, even with the eTrex - it will take a minute or two to allocate sometimes, and the higher i raise it the better it works...

...and how is it? I'm still waiting. I did get to see the international edition last week. I was helping Bob Beggs on his new sailboat, and he has one. We didn't have enough time to compare phones side by side...
I have 2.2, but it was already on the Evo when i first got it, so i've never used anything but, to compare it to.... my Archos 101IT should be in early next week, with 2.1 ... so I will finally see the difference, which i have heard is pretty massive. and then update it to 2.2 as soon as it's possible :)

[InnocentCriminal]

...and how is it? I'm still waiting. I did get to see the international edition last week. I was helping Bob Beggs on his new sailboat, and he has one. We didn't have enough time to compare phones side by side...

So far, it's pretty good. Haven't seen any lag yet, but that could be said for when I originally got my phone which obviously had 2.1.

It feels slightly more responsive, I like the UI improvements but I'll keep on playing and see what else happens.

[1freedude]

IC, is touchwiz built in? Also, did you get things situated with download-mode? I saw something in the vibrant forums on xda about making a special USB cable that emulates a test bench. I'm on my phone now, but will edit this to include the link later. They call it a jig.

And now about GPS...I have mucho experience with GPS units and software. Trimble, Garmin, DeLorme...these things have agps, which really sucks. Nothing beats a handheld while tromping through the north country. I bought my dad an etrex off Craigslist. He uses Google earth to get his track and custom poi's (some ridge that might overlook a pond). The way I see it, start simple, get used to the equipment, and upgrade when what you have doesn't do what you need it to.

So, the fact that our phones don't have map bases, and can't be used as dedicated GPS makes me forget about it. Although I actually have a road map base (an app called Maps(-) ), that ain't gonna cut it in the outback.

[InnocentCriminal]

IC, is touchwiz built in? Also, did you get things situated with download-mode? I saw something in the vibrant forums on xda about making a special USB cable that emulates a test bench. I'm on my phone now, but will edit this to include the link later. They call it a jig.

TouchWiz is built in yeah, I'm starting to get used to it now, but I'm tempted to try out others such as LauncherPro. In regards to download mode, just upgrading via Kies did. Didn't have to initiate anything on the phone manually, if that's what you mean?

[1freedude]

I was thinking of using Odin or being able to flash update.zip's

Anyway, here's the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551

I'm unofficially on 2.2. Its cool, tpu's emoticons move now!!!

[HossHuge]

I swear to God, I'm going to kick the next person in the genitals (boy or girl) that asks me if my phone is an iphone. Then they go "oh" when I tell them it's not........:mad:

[DanishDevil]

I had a girl ask me what kind of iPhone my phone was (Droid Incredible) and I told her it wasn't an iPhone. And she said, "Oh, well that's stupid that Verizon would come out with that when they're going to get the iPhone anyway." It took every ounce of self restraint in my body to not fire a barrage of information at her and teach her a fucking lesson.

[King Wookie]

My reply is I wanted something better.

[Bo$$]

I swear to God, I'm going to kick the next person in the genitals (boy or girl) that asks me if my phone is an iphone. Then they go "oh" when I tell them it's not........:mad:

some people really have no clue that there other phones with a touch screen...

[HossHuge]

some people really have no clue that there other phones with a touch screen...

It's probably the same people who think a 360 or PS3 is faster than a decent computer.....:laugh:

[Bo$$]

It's probably the same people who think a 360 or PS3 is faster than a decent computer.....:laugh:

one of my best mates gets proper agressive about the PC vs consoles (360 fanboy) discussion, insists that using a keyboard and mouse means you cannot play any decent games, and it is ONLY posible on the 360 because the joysticks move in a 3d motion or someshit like that :confused: , i said wait for multiplatform games, then play me bitch! :rockout:

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

OT:
yeah anyone making the PC vs 360 argument just needs to see the absolutely abysmal 360 COD:BO multiplayer graphics.... I seriously cant believe I bought this game... but a few of my fraternity bros play it and Its fun to get lan games in once in a while.

/OT sorry ;)

[1freedude]

Ok, mini poll:
how often do you get asked if your Android phone is an iPhone?

my vibrant looks like the 3gs, so I get asked all the time. I say "no, this is a Samsung."

If i'm inquisitive about someone's phone or gadget, i say...What ya got there?

I swear to God, I'm going to kick the next person in the genitals (boy or girl) that asks me if my phone is an iphone. Then they go "oh" when I tell them it's not........:mad:

I had a girl ask me what kind of iPhone my phone was (Droid Incredible) and I told her it wasn't an iPhone. And she said, "Oh, well that's stupid that Verizon would come out with that when they're going to get the iPhone anyway." It took every ounce of self restraint in my body to not fire a barrage of information at her and teach her a fucking lesson.

that reminds me of my roommate at NATTC...he says I'm going to get a coke, do you want one? I say sure. He says, what kind?!? (i didn't know coke was generic for soda, and i guess she doesn't know apple makes the iphone).

My reply is I wanted something better.

some people really have no clue that there other phones with a touch screen...



I knew it would take some time, but you guys are slow!

[trt740]

Anyone played this on your Android it's WOW!!! for your phone and very cool Pocketlegends a true MMO for your Android http://www.spacetimestudios.com/content.php?11 I think it's cool as hell.

[Bo$$]

Anyone played this on your Android it's WOW!!! for your phone and very cool Pocketlegends a true MMO for your Android http://www.spacetimestudios.com/content.php?11 I think it's cool as hell.

yep it is really quite good :toast:

[trt740]

load any application non market place etc from your PC

http://www.androidcentral.com/sideload-android-apps-all-you-want-sideload-wonder-machine

I tried it and it works great.

[DonInKansas]

Not having Froyo is making me grouchy. Who ever thought saving apps on the internal memory only was a good idea?

[Ahhzz]

Anyone played this on your Android it's WOW!!! for your phone and very cool Pocketlegends a true MMO for your Android http://www.spacetimestudios.com/content.php?11 I think it's cool as hell.


Yup, played it. It's been referred to as "WoW for your Droid!!!", but it's closer to DDO (http://forums.ddo.com/). The first few dungeon crawls are free, but then you gotta "buy" access to the rest of them. And they don't allow you to just purchase the dungeon packs, you have to "buy" their money, and then use that to purchase access, which means you're always putting more money in their "bank" to use, than you have need to spend. Kinda like old-school Company Stores going to any of the local fairs these days, and having to buy tickets to ride the rides and buy concessions :nutkick: .

It's an ok game, but I'm kinda annoyed at how quickly they push you into a pay-to-play environ. I guess if I want better, I should write it myself :slap:

[travva]

add me to the list! using a droid x w/ tranquility and before that the first vzw droid.

[1freedude]

add me to the list! using a droid x w/ tranquility and before that the first vzw droid.


Hampton, huh? I'm in wythe, off kecoughtan...former navy.

[HossHuge]

I found this guide about rooting my Samsung 580 and I just wanted to run it by you guys before I do it. Does it look right?

http://seronline.de/?p=178

[digibucc]

one of my best mates gets proper agressive about the PC vs consoles (360 fanboy) discussion, insists that using a keyboard and mouse means you cannot play any decent games, and it is ONLY posible on the 360 because the joysticks move in a 3d motion or someshit like that :confused: , i said wait for multiplatform games, then play me bitch! :rockout:

does he not understand the joystick is just a sloppy alternative to a mouse? a mouse allows true precision whereas a stick is choppy. I don't think your friend thought that one through.

regardless, OT - I now have an ARCHOS A70IT!! only running 2.1 right now but froyo is promised within days and gingerbread eventually. loving it! started an Archos Gen 8 clubhouse, but it seems to be just me for now :(

long live Android OS :)

[Bo$$]

does he not understand the joystick is just a sloppy alternative to a mouse? a mouse allows true precision whereas a stick is choppy. I don't think your friend thought that one through.
nope!

[1freedude]

I found this guide about rooting my Samsung 580 and I just wanted to run it by you guys before I do it. Does it look right?

http://seronline.de/?p=178

Something bothers me about having to flash an image just to get root...so I kept digging until I found "z4root." Find it in the market, install. I don't use the market, or have my phone tethered to google, so I can't look for it.
Check out this thread at xda

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953

[ERazer]

Well just got me a new htc evo :)

[digibucc]

Well just got me a new htc evo :)

frikken awesome phone. I haven't had mine too long but i've gotten to know and love it :)

just turn off stuff you aren't using to make your battery last. like when your out all day turn off wifi, setting toggles on the homescreen are the easiest way.

[DaveK]

Count me in, got this bad boy just over 2 weeks ago. Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000) running Froyo :)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/davidkinsella/P1090622.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/davidkinsella/P1090623.jpg

Is it worth rooting, if possible on 2.2? Haven't really looked into it that much.

[brandonwh64]

Bout to switch to verizon wireless so i may pickup an android phone

[InnocentCriminal]

Count me in, got this bad boy just over 2 weeks ago. Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000) running Froyo :)

Is it worth rooting, if possible on 2.2? Haven't really looked into it that much.

NICE!

It is definitely worth rooting man. On the market download z4root and then get the One Click Lag Fix by the same guy - you'll notice big speed improvements. Also recommend Winamp as it's better than Samsung's music player and you can now wirelessly sync your PC's library with your phone.

Awesomesauce!

[scoutingwraith]

Does a modified HTC HD2 count to be in the club. XD

Running Android 2.2 on my HD2. Pure awesomeness.

[DaveK]

NICE!

It is definitely worth rooting man. On the market download z4root and then get the One Click Lag Fix by the same guy - you'll notice big speed improvements. Also recommend Winamp as it's better than Samsung's music player and you can now wirelessly sync your PC's library with your phone.

Awesomesauce!

I used Voodoo 5 and noticed some speed improvements, but not as much as everyone else was saying. I heard it's a good idea to to a factory reset when upgrading to 2.2 but I didn't. If I root it does it have stock Android or is it possible to keep TouchWiz on it?

I'll have a look at Winamp, the Samsung music player kinda sucks, it doesn't display tags correctly and doesn't show genres and shows contributing artist instead of the artist so many of my albums just show up as Various Artists.

[Batou1986]

Woo sign me up i just got the Samsung captivate from ATT the other day this thing is quickly replacing my pc in usefulness.
so far ive kept 2.1 on it with OCLF root i don't use the lag fix cause i never had issues using launcher pro.

Winamp is awesome only to be 1up'd by MvideoPlayer which will play .mkv with embedded subs.
note your phone must support .mkv play back in the first place for that to work

[InnocentCriminal]

I used Voodoo 5 and noticed some speed improvements, but not as much as everyone else was saying. I heard it's a good idea to to a factory reset when upgrading to 2.2 but I didn't. If I root it does it have stock Android or is it possible to keep TouchWiz on it?

I had issues with my phone not booting into Recovery mode so I got CPW to replace it for me, to which they did and then I updated straight away from stock settings. In regards to the two apps I suggested, it won't remove anything for you and TouchWiz will still be in place. You won't notice anything differently apart from the app icons and the fact the phone is faster.

I'll have a look at Winamp, the Samsung music player kinda sucks, it doesn't display tags correctly and doesn't show genres and shows contributing artist instead of the artist so many of my albums just show up as Various Artists.

I've been a big fan of Winamp since it's initial release, only recently moved over to MediaMonkey which is based on Winamp but now I'm back to Winamp to use the wireless syncing option.

[Ahhzz]

http://www.gameloft.com/free-hd-game/#


Free games :) I downloaded Dungeon hunter, but it won't run on my Incredible. Snag it tho, I hear it's pretty hot...

[digibucc]

MediaMonkey which is based on Winamp but now I'm back to Winamp to use the wireless syncing option.

I never knew it was based off of winamp, i just thought they had the plugin.

i LOVE mediamonkey, can't stand the winamp UI, library. and don't sync too often, and charge it off the pc as it's better for batter anyway.... so yeah.

still, learn something new ;)

[HossHuge]

NICE!

It is definitely worth rooting man. On the market download z4root and then get the One Click Lag Fix by the same guy - you'll notice big speed improvements. Also recommend Winamp as it's better than Samsung's music player and you can now wirelessly sync your PC's library with your phone.

Awesome sauce!

Thanks for the heads up about Winamp. It's sweet Awesome sauce, just like KY jelly!!

[DaveK]

I had issues with my phone not booting into Recovery mode so I got CPW to replace it for me, to which they did and then I updated straight away from stock settings. In regards to the two apps I suggested, it won't remove anything for you and TouchWiz will still be in place. You won't notice anything differently apart from the app icons and the fact the phone is faster.

I've been a big fan of Winamp since it's initial release, only recently moved over to MediaMonkey which is based on Winamp but now I'm back to Winamp to use the wireless syncing option.

Winamp is nice, I dunno if it's just me but I think it has a better sound, but I prefer PowerAMP as it loads songs faster. I managed to fix the tags of the songs using Winamp on the PC though, for some reason MediaMonkey wouldn't work. Now I just need to get album art on them, PowerAMP displays missing artwork from the internet but I'd prefer to not have to use the internet on the go.

I couldn't manage to get z4root on the marketplace :( I wonder what the odds are of the Galaxy S getting Gingerbread?

[lisburnni]

dont know if this is old news or not , but i just found firefox android APK on firefoxs site .

just installed it by dragging the APK onto my galaxy s and selecting it , once i set up my sync account on my desktop all my bookmarks etc carried over in seconds.

I will let you know how I get on with it

[Paulieg]

Figured this was a good place to ask this question. Has anyone played around with any of the ipad knockoffs that run Android? If so, are they any good? My daughter wants an ipad for xmas, and I'm not spending that kind of jack for an apple product, let alone on an 11 year old, so I was thinking of buying her an Android tablet PC for christmas. Good idea?

[mlee49]

Check out the Archos 10.1, it's $300 and can make a great match for an IPad.

[lisburnni]

The only one I have tried is the Galaxy tab , i honestly did think it was good at what it done and with all the bonuses that android has over apple also , but im sure you will tar this with the same brush as its quite expensive - at least in the UK .

[Paulieg]

Check out the Archos 10.1, it's $300 and can make a great match for an IPad.

hmm..I'll check that out. Gonna see if they have a 7 inch model. I was hoping to keep it around $200 or so. A bunch of chinese knockoff are in the range, like this one...

http://www.lightinthebox.com/-Android-2-1-Tablet-C-MID-7--Touch-Screen-Track-Ball-ARM11-Rockchip2818-800MHZ-256MB-4G-Wifi-G-sensor-HDMI-SMQ5851-_p158354.html

[mlee49]

The just released a 7 inch and I think its close to $200. Check their home page for sure, tons of details.

Also should have mentioned the Archos 10 is probably on backorder until Jan. 2011.

[Cold Storm]

truthfully paulieg, also check around till the 20th.. December is suppose to be when they let out a few more tablets... it's not worth it to get a ipad.. The android tablets will do far more then what a ipad will ever do.. Plus, kindle app will be so good for your daughter to have... lol.. but, like you say, a 7in would be perfect size. even able to place in the backpack and use it to take notes..

[Paulieg]

The just released a 7 inch and I think its close to $200. Check their home page for sure, tons of details.

Also should have mentioned the Archos 10 is probably on backorder until Jan. 2011.

Archos looks like a no go. The 10 and 7 inch are out of stock everywhere. Wonder if I should bite the bullet with a knockoff....

truthfully paulieg, also check around till the 20th.. December is suppose to be when they let out a few more tablets... it's not worth it to get a ipad.. The android tablets will do far more then what a ipad will ever do.. Plus, kindle app will be so good for your daughter to have... lol.. but, like you say, a 7in would be perfect size. even able to place in the backpack and use it to take notes..

Can't really gamble with 12/20. Really need to get it done over the next day or 2.

[DonInKansas]

I couldn't manage to get z4root on the marketplace :( I wonder what the odds are of the Galaxy S getting Gingerbread?

All of the Galaxy S phones are supposed to get Gingerbread; the timeframes are just kind of sketchy. I would bet by the Spring.

[Cold Storm]

Archos looks like a no go. The 10 and 7 inch are out of stock everywhere. Wonder if I should bite the bullet with a knockoff....



Can't really gamble with 12/20. Really need to get it done over the next day or 2.

Awww man... search threw Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/search/?q=tablet&sort=date) on them and see if you can find something close to the archos 7in.. I bet you could find something closer. I know there is a tablet that walmart got.. I'll search for it.. It starts with a V... lol..

[digibucc]

yeah i had an archos 70 on pre-order from JR.com since september, yet it just kept pushing back.

if you want one, pay attention to the archos.com(uk, etc) site, as that's your most guaranteed way of getting one soon. retailers are just getting them, and i've had mine in hand for almost 2 weeks.

They go up on sale on the archos site for about 2-3 hours at a time, and then go back to notify, but i had mine in hand 2 days after ordering from them directly.

canceled my order with jr, obviously.

[Mandown]

Cyanogen Stable 6.1 is out! CyanogenMod (http://www.cyanogenmod.com/)
Servers seem to be very loaded slow page loads.

[1freedude]

Hey paulie, how's your craigslist? We get posts for the knock-offs...called apads. Usually these guys buy bulk and sell on the street. Not great, but not trash.

[DaveK]

All of the Galaxy S phones are supposed to get Gingerbread; the timeframes are just kind of sketchy. I would bet by the Spring.

I just read about it on Engadget, they say March for HTC and June for Samsung :(

[MoonPig]

Just installed Cyanogen6 on my Dream and it's amazing for battery life now. Fairly nippy too.

[mrw1986]

You can add me to the clubhouse. I've had a Nexus One since release day...just never thought about joining a clubhouse, lol. It's rooted and running Enomther's ROM 2.14.2 with wildmonk's 2.6.35.7 SVS-950mV BFS AXI 720p 1152mhz kernel. I've been through the gamut of ROMs and this is easily the fastest, most stable ROM to date.

EDIT: The battery life is also quite substantial, better than any ROM I have used.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

You can add me to the clubhouse. I've had a Nexus One since release day...just never thought about joining a clubhouse, lol. It's rooted and running Enomther's ROM 2.14.2 with wildmonk's 2.6.35.7 SVS-950mV BFS AXI 720p 1152mhz kernel. I've been through the gamut of ROMs and this is easily the fastest, most stable ROM to date.

EDIT: The battery life is also quite substantial, better than any ROM I have used.

Have you used MIUI?

[mrw1986]

Yes, several different MIUI ROMs. I went right back to AOSP. The only thing I like from MIUI was the browser, which I now use and can be downloaded on the market: Miren Browser.

[ktr]

I should be getting the Nexus S sometime mid next week :)

[mrw1986]

I should be getting the Nexus S sometime mid next week :)

Nice! I'm holding out until the Tegra 2 and Orion phones start rolling out Q1 '11. The Nexus S isn't really much of an upgrade from the Nexus One.

Don't get me wrong, it's nice and all, but meh. I'm a huge phone buff too, I normally get a new phone every other month or so. The Nexus One has been my longest lasting phone and I've had other phones while I've had my N1.

[ktr]

Yea, I get a new phone a few times a year. I started with a G1 ADP to a Nexus One to a Evo 4G and now a Nexus S.

[mrw1986]

Yea, I get a new phone a few times a year. I started with a G1 ADP to a Nexus One to a Evo 4G and now a Nexus S.

That's a nice line of upgrades!

[ktr]

All for free except the Evo 4G for 60% off no contract :D.

[Sasqui]

Subscribed and would like to join. Just moved off a Samsung i760 Win 6.x mobile "smart phone" to a Droid X . Needless to say, it's like moving out of the stone age.

Other than figuring out how to sync to my Google calendar, contacts and email, I haven't installed much other than Angry Birds, RealCalc and Solitare.

The voice recognition in the Droid X is absolutely amazing. Texting and driving is no more, I simply voice out what I want to say. Even with all the road noise, it almost always gets it spot on.

[Ahhzz]

I strongly recommend Google Voice, even with the slight delay for VOIP. Also, since I use Chrome to browse, I like the Chrome-to-Phone app. Lets me send any page I've got open in chrome (including maps, etc) to my phone instantly :)

[mrw1986]

Chrome-to-phone is cool, another good one I've found that syncs your Chrome bookmarks is called ChromeMarks.

[JrRacinFan]

Woke up this morning to an OTA update, 2.2.1. Also, can anyone tell me what the pros/cons would be of rooting a Moto Droid 1?

[Ahhzz]

Woke up this morning to an OTA update, 2.2.1. Also, can anyone tell me what the pros/cons would be of rooting a Moto Droid 1?

for myself, the pros simply involved being able to disable Swype, Skype, and any of the rest of the crap Verizon forced on my phone. I didn't bother to load up a Mod, altho I did do some researching into which mods I might run. My main interest was getting all their crap gone.

[1freedude]

Someone needs to come up with a phone decrapifier app...one click decrapification.

[JrRacinFan]

for myself, the pros simply involved being able to disable Swype, Skype, and any of the rest of the crap Verizon forced on my phone. I didn't bother to load up a Mod, altho I did do some researching into which mods I might run. My main interest was getting all their crap gone.

Oh ok, mine came bare right out of the box with none of their software on it. Anything else I should know? The only pro I can come up with is WiFi tethering without any cons.

Someone needs to come up with a phone decrapifier app...one click decrapification.

True that!

[digibucc]

Oh ok, mine came bare right out of the box with none of their software on it. Anything else I should know? The only pro I can come up with is WiFi tethering without any cons.

True that!

it's like having administrator access in windows. it's more freedom but you can also delete or edit things that can cause problems...

mods
themes
custom recovery
customization

those are the big ones... as far as cons, you can break it if you screw around in stuff you shouldn't... that's pretty much it. also, you have to update the wifi/cell/etc "drivers" manually, which is necessary anywhere near often, but it's still a bit... scary.

if yours already came barebones, at the very least there is no rush to rooting. just use it and do what you want, if you find it can't do something you want then see if rooting makes it possible. if that never comes up it was never necessary :)

@ktr

didn't the Evo just come out like 4 months ago? I love mine, what do you think of it vs. the S? just curious :)

[ktr]

@ktr

didn't the Evo just come out like 4 months ago? I love mine, what do you think of it vs. the S? just curious :)

6 Months ago. I don't have the Nexus S yet, but I do like the Evo a lot. Only gripes with the phone is the shear number of crapware preinstalled and SenseUI, which I find too flashy and bloated. Thankfully, Launcher Pro (http://www.launcherpro.com/) allows me to hide the crapware and switch back to a "Pure Google" UI.

[Bo$$]

got the OTA update, 2.2.1 for the nexus one, only a SLIGHT speed boost noticed

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

got the OTA update, 2.2.1 for the nexus one, only a SLIGHT speed boost noticed

damn, you guys JUST got OTA 2.2.1? I got that like at least 3 months ago, before I rooted that is....

[Bo$$]

damn, you guys JUST got OTA 2.2.1? I got that like at least 3 months ago, before I rooted that is....

yep FGR83D this morning at 9:50

[JrRacinFan]

@digi
Then I guess there wouldn't be a use for me to root then.

@Bo$$
Got my 2.2.1 OTA yesterday. I like it.

[MoonPig]

Anyone know why my G1 keeps loading like 7 random apps without me asking it to.

Gets to the point where theres only 5MB of RAM left and the phone is uber slow.

[1freedude]

Loading as in installing?

[HossHuge]

Anyone know why my G1 keeps loading like 7 random apps without me asking it to.

Gets to the point where theres only 5MB of RAM left and the phone is uber slow.

My samsung does the same thing. I'm not sure if I'm accidently touching it or it's something else.

[cdawall]

I wanna join :)

Original phone was a moto devour then the lg ally now on the droid 2. Fav app is dolphin browser mainly because it runs desktop better than the oem browser. Only downside I see to the droid 2 is no overclocking.

[MoonPig]

Not installing. Like now, i havn't touched my phone all night and i have the following open:

Advanced Task Killer (To see what i have open)
Voice Search
Market
Steam Mobile
ROM Manager
News and Weather

It's just draining my battery and making my phone pretty much unusable. All them amount to only having 4MB spare...

It wasn't like this 2/3 days back.. so im not sure whats happened.

[DaveK]

What are the benefits of rooting my Samsung Galaxy S? I don't know much about rooting, all I know is that it's essentially like jailbreaking an iPhone, right? I just like the idea of having a vanilla version of Android. If possible, can I flash back to the stock Samsung ROM?

[lisburnni]

yes you can reflash using a program called odin which is readily available and so are stock ROMS , if you stuck i have loads - plus odin course .

Rooting basically gives you access to the complete android system , allowing to uninstall, modify and alter ever setting and use such things as 3rd party / unapproved apps that arent on the market place.

One basic way to test an android device is to install a program called quadrant ( free from the market) which tests the cpu power , memory subsystem , graphics etc and gives you a score to compare to other devices or roms of course , a typical SGS will score 850 or so points standard .

Now using a modified rom , with root access of course you can modify the file system away from RFS ( slow , laggy but secure) to the likes of EXT2 / EXT4 or now JFS , far faster ways to store , arrange and move information around the phone , it allows you to repartition the storage on the phone to speed things up a little also . It also allow you to remove the default laucher or run multiple ones which are easier to use , with faster better arranged menus and icons , make your own icons etc and run several launchers for different themes/ layouts . Overclocking and undervolting is also possible with root , so at idle you can preserve battery and on load speed up the phone for performance .

a typical SGS now with a modified rom thats runs on 2.2. froyo with JIT ( just in time compiler) a different file system such as EXT4 for everything and a small overclock from 1ghz to 1.2 will score 2500 in quadrant , a massive improvement and the phone is so much faster , less laggy and running multiple apps is not a problem .

get along to XDA developer forums as there is a dedicated section there for the SGS , I have one myself and they are fantastic phones with the right ROM onboard

I hope this helps Dave and if you need any more info or anything explained feel free to ask I know i wittled on a bit

Stephen

[MoonPig]

Right, i've lost it with Cyanogen6. Going back to 1.5, then i'll find a nice lightweight rom for my G1 instead.

Any suggestions?

[1freedude]

I don't know shit about CMx.x, but as far as your apps loading, that happens to me, too. There's this one app, "my uploads." WTF is that? Try a task manager that auto-kills apps. I can't think of any in particular, but be careful, it acts like a pc with a unstable OC. The phone will be fast, but kinda unpredictable. I used one that came with a rom, tried it set to aggresive and didn't like it. Switched it to moderate and liked it, then went to a different rom...
Where do you get your roms, besides CM?

At dave...I have the SGS as well. Specifically, the vibrant from T-Mo. Its supposed to be really close to the i9000. Fast as hell, beautiful, and fast. When (if) you start flashing roms, rooting will let you flash without a pc. Rooting also lets you uninstall bloatware. Its not hard at all. Is this your first android? This is my first. Im coming from a treo. I miss it, mostly for the accuracy of the stylus. But android is fun, if not productive. Xda developers is stuffed to the brim with info. Be sure to get to the right section. Remember, there are about 7 variations of our phone, and some things are compatible, while others will cause a world of trouble. Have fun...

Ps. This post came from the onscreen kb.

[MoonPig]

I had Advanced-Task-Killer-Free, that's how i knew what was loaded.

My phone would be un-usable every 10mins.. pathetic.

Back on 1.5 now, nippy and fun. Just need a theme :)

[ktr]

Game Dev Story (http://www.appbrain.com/app/game-dev-story/net.kairosoft.android.gamedev3en) out on Android. It's a tycoon game where you start and manage a video game studio. The game is really deep. Probably the first proper tycoon game on Android. A little on the pricey side for apps (~$5) but extremely addictive.

[AphexDreamer]

Just got a Droid X through Verizon and I Love it!

I'm still learning the ropes but I'm worried about what apps are running and battery usage. I'm pretty comfortable with the way it is now but interested in what apps I should get and what can be done with this amazing phone!

[Ahhzz]

Just got a Droid X through Verizon and I Love it!

I'm still learning the ropes but I'm worried about what apps are running and battery usage. I'm pretty comfortable with the way it is now but interested in what apps I should get and what can be done with this amazing phone!

Google. Voice.

that is all.


well, that and Angry Birds, and the BBC and NPR apps, and the barcode scanner, and Google Goggles, and App Brain, and Squibble, and, and, and ... EVERYTHING!!!!:rockout::rockout:

[digibucc]

tasker - this app highlights the difference between android and ios. customized profiles , which have an event (like headphone plugged in, or bluetooth in range (pc, headset, etc), or screen off, and so much more. and then it triggers tasks. (music->play, or turn wifi off when the screen is off, or much more) and when it exits (headphones unplugged) it can trigger exit tasks.

really, just get it and learn it, it rocks :)

[JrRacinFan]

Ok guys, I may need a little bit of assistance here. It all started with me wanting to get more out of my phone. I had installed Rom manager(latest free) & flashed Clockworkmod Recovery 2.5.0.1. Here's the issue, the only way to get into recovery mod is by fully booting the phone, flashing CWRM 2.5.0.1, and doing a reboot to recovery while in Rom manager.

I was going to install the latest stable Cyanogenmod to see if i could get snappier launching of apps and a touch better battery usage, but with recovery mode being FUBAR, I am a touch scared to do it. I have already made a nandroid backup while in recovery mode, but what good is that if I can't boot into recovery if things go bad?

Can anyone else assist with this? Or have an alternative way to do it?

Thanks in advance!

[digibucc]

try amon-ra, it just replaced the vol-down recovery screen with the unlocked one.

personally i just:

copy the rom zip to the card, reboot and hold vol down, and then do nandroid and flash the zip that way. i don't use a rom manager, and as i said amon-ra is background.

[JrRacinFan]

Ok found that I can gain access to the stock recovery menu. The problem I can only run CWRM/SPrecovery once right after I flash it.

EDIT:

With a clockworkmod recovery backup, can i just ZIP everything to an "update.zip" for flashing without using CWRM?

[JrRacinFan]

OK problem fixed!

**Rooting from 2.2.1 on Droid 1**
For those having the same issue as above and using Rom Manager:

Use SuperOneClick 1.55 method for temporary root access(this only gives simple kernel access DOES NOT ALLOW FULL ROOT ACCESS)
Install Rom manager from the market and go all the way to the bottom and use "flash SPRecovery 0.99.3b"
Then use this update.zip (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YRQ7TL92) file placed in the root of your SD card to provide full root access. Then once back up and running go into Market and install the latest SuperUser app.

See source if you have any questions regarding the process.

Pretty sure this would also work on ANY os regardless of version.

**Source for where I received some of the files to do this (http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-labs/74028-root-droid-1-regardless-os-version.html) Big thank you to Motocache1 @ Droidforums.net

[AphexDreamer]

Excellent thanks for the suggested apps!

Now I face a dilemma, to root or not? If the process is simple and yields many great benefits (Which tbh I am not aware of atm) then I'd be more inclined in doing some research. However, if the risks are high and not much changes aside from not being able to overclock then I'll just stick withs stock.

[JrRacinFan]

Excellent thanks for the suggested apps!

Now I face a dilemma, to root or not? If the process is simple and yields many great benefits (Which tbh I am not aware of atm) then I'd be more inclined in doing some research. However, if the risks are high and not much changes aside from not being able to overclock then I'll just stick withs stock.

Was in the same predicament not too long ago. Is the phone working up to your standards? Is there anything that you can think of that you would NEED that requires root?

Root access, if you have ever used **nix, is just that. It gives you Superuser access to the full filesystem. Allowing for updating and modifying ANYTHING related to your phone.

[AphexDreamer]

Was in the same predicament not too long ago. Is the phone working up to your standards? Is there anything that you can think of that you would NEED that requires root?

Root access, if you have ever used **nix, is just that. It gives you Superuser access to the full filesystem. Allowing for updating and modifying ANYTHING related to your phone.

Yeah I know what root means its just that even if I did root I just don't see what I'd be able to with it that I can't already do. I don't really feel the need to overclock performance to battery drain ratio is good in my book.

[Ahhzz]

the only reason I rooted mine was for Titanium Backup (requires root), and a couple of the games I play stream tons of ads, and I've got an app to edit the hosts table, which also requires root. Otherwise, I haven't even installed Cyo or any of the others ;)

[JrRacinFan]

After using latest Cyo 6.1.2, I switched over to the latest Bugless Beast, much MUCH faster just all around better. I must say, titanium backup+rom manager, you are near 100% free of truly killing the phone. Only way you could potentially kill(kill is a strong word, should be unusable) it is if you don't have a rom backup of your previously working stable rom.

[(FIH) The Don]

just got this :D

havent really installed too many apps/games yet, i might trade it for a brown version instead, the white cover is waaaaay too receptive to dirt, and with my work(metalshop) it wont stay white for long lol :D

http://www.myupload.dk/showfile/r72939513b3a.JPG
http://www.myupload.dk/showfile/r72939713b3a.JPG

[Bo$$]

just got this :D

havent really installed too many apps/games yet, i might trade it for a brown version instead, the white cover is waaaaay too receptive to dirt, and with my work(metalshop) it wont stay white for long lol :D

http://www.myupload.dk/showfile/r72939513b3a.JPG
http://www.myupload.dk/showfile/r72939713b3a.JPG

the white twin of the nexus one, have fun with it ;)

[MoonPig]

Grrr... Can't connect to my network, or anyother!

[NdMk2o1o]

Count me in, got a replacement for my borked Nokia X6 last week, the HTC Wildfire, it's not as good as the likes of the desire, but bloody hell am I impressed with this phone so far, Android is far superior to crappy symbian which my Nokia ran. Not installed many apps yet as the default ones are fine for now and not really had the time to.

[MoonPig]

My fav app so far, PhoneMyPC... It's god damn amazing.

[(FIH) The Don]

got any tips on overclocking the Desire? not that i need more speed......but :roll:

[digibucc]

best possible forum for android: XDA-developers (http://forum.xda-developers.com/index.php)
here is the desire subforum: clicky (http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=594)

everything you need :)

and check out tasker, it is the most useful app i have found yet :)

[Bo$$]

got any tips on overclocking the Desire? not that i need more speed......but :roll:

you need root access (which you loose your warranty) and you must/attain an app called SetCPU

[JrRacinFan]

you need root access (which you loose your warranty) and you must/attain an app called SetCPU

Unless you find a good custom rom which has pre-clocked kernel. Also got milestone overclock which works with stock kernels.

@digibucc

Been using Project Elite, just updated to 4.1. Man this is nice! You should try it out!

@The Don

Very VERY nice phone. I like!

[Kovoet]

Hi Guys add me if you can please. Using the Samsung Galaxy S with 2.2 loaded up with some Gingerbread apk loaded as well.

What do I think of the phone love it and it took a while for me to get off Balckberry's. I work in the mobile industry so wanted to get to know the android market and loving it.

[Marineborn]

Add me i have a samsung galaxy S

[digibucc]

@jr
i have an HTC Evo, i don't see a dist for me :(

[Sasqui]

I have a question... a DROID X: When entering/editing text using the on-screen keyboard, moving the cursor to the right location is a f*cking b*tch! Have to use the back button and try positioning with my finger, not easy with entry boxes within web sites... SMS and other DROID phone entry boxes have a "magnifying glass" that helps you slide the cursor with your finger and get it in the right place, which is ok in most cases.

Are there any add-ons (or something already there) that acts like arrow keys to move the cursor?

[JrRacinFan]

@Sasqui
Have not seen something like that (yet).

@digi
Man that stinks. Which one you on currently? Cyanogen?

[digibucc]

Fresh (http://geekfor.me/). for Evo and Hero.

it is Sprint Sense based, but minimal for speed and battery.

[JrRacinFan]

I like that. Is that a 4G phone? Been meaning to ask you, is 4g really that much faster than 3g? Cause i was looking online and was doing reasearch. I saw 4g does 100Mbps when mobile and 1Gbps when stationary. Would it be more down to what your provider allows? Sorry, so many questions and with me being the inquisitive kind.... :)

[digibucc]

np.

I like it alot. only android phone i've had, but i tried the hero and didn't like that as much. this thing is a beast. snappy, powerful. battery is a killer, but as long as you turn off wifi/3g/4g when not using, it fairs well enough.i've never lasted more than 3 days on a charge, but i consider that pretty good for these things.

as for 4G. it's not really 4G. in fact, they were told afterwad by the ieee they can't call it that. too late. it's WiMax. I don't have it in my area, so have only used it a couple of times. it was fast sure, but definitely up to the provider. more like 6-10Mbps. WiMax can handle 100, sprint won't give it to you.

[JrRacinFan]

Ok! Thanks that was the answer I was looking for. Cause if I go to www.thebetterinternet.com they are a new provider that goes over 4g for a complete wireless solution. I was thinking about switching but their advertised is something like 3mbps/512kbps and right now im getting 12mbps/2mbps(and sharing between 4 pc's). So in theory if it they "open the bottle" could see WiMax being a complete wireless solution even for the home soon.

[Ahhzz]

My fav app so far, PhoneMyPC... It's god damn amazing.

I prefer using the new TeamViewer app for Android!!! it RULES!